The style bloggers: Jason Dike
There’s already two things you can’t be cheap about – shoes and suits - but can we add sweatshirts to that list? While you could find a perfectly acceptable looking version at any high street clothing store, a cheap sweatshirt will always feel, well, cheap. (more…)
March 18th, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
When does something stop being a staple and start being just plain boring? If it’s a menswear trend, it’s when every man within a 50 mile radius is wearing it. And we’ve certainly reached that point with check shirts, which is why a small crop of designers have taken to sprucing up the pattern. (more…)
March 17th, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
The ‘test shots’ series from director Jake Davis captures stylish folks against scenic backdrops – all aided by music from the likes of Grizzly Bear, and was originally created to conicide with the menswear trade show season. It’s very much a Sartorialist 2.0 affair. Whilst a project like this is easy to get wrong, the clothes and personalities on show are engaging enough to distract you from the fact that you’re watching a man tug on his clothes and pirouette for a minute. jakedavis.typepad.com/jakedavis
March 12th, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike, Trendwatch
And no, this question isn’t rhetorical. With trousers creeping higher by the second, it’s only a matter of time before we reach the 3/4 length stage. It hasn’t happened yet, but it’s starting to pop up amongst the most influential crowd in Japan (aka the birthplace for trends like this). Even folks like Visvim’s founder Hiroki Nakamura (pictured above) are wearing trousers so high they’re cropped a couple of inches above boots. It’s a scary thought, but come next winter your friend with the 3/4 length umbro shorts could end up being the most fashion forward person you know. You’ve been warned.
March 10th, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
While rappers’ interest in fashion tend to veer towards the gaudier side - take their continued love for anything monogrammed – every once in a while a genuinely stylish rapper turns up. (more…)
March 2nd, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
One intriguing byproduct of menswear going granddad is that certain cities end up gaining a bizarre cool factor. Take Northampton for instance – while it’s been known for their shoes amongst those in the know for eons, it’s taken on a new edge ever since the blogs got their hands on the city. In fact, stating that you make your shoes in Northampton has become such a badge of honour that blogs have taken to shouting about it. (more…)
March 1st, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
That’s right – cargo trousers are on their way back. It’s been a while (and rightfully so) but now designers feel like they can restore this much maligned trouser to its former glory. The difference between these and the versions stuffed down the back of your wardrobe is that they’ve been trimmed and slimmed for a modern look. Despite this, the main problem with cargo trousers still remains. Namely, what kind of man needs trousers with 8 pockets?
February 25th, 2010
The style bloggers: Jason Dike
Ever wanted to dress like an overgrown teddy bear? No? Well, thanks to Levi’s the impossible is now possible. (more…)
February 15th, 2010
